Description

Methyl 3-Nitro-4-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Benzenecarboxylate is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic ester building block featuring nitro and trifluoromethylphenoxy substituents. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethyl and nitro groups.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in scaffolds requiring lipophilic and electron-withdrawing motifs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex aromatic compounds in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials due to its aromatic and fluorinated structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Nitro-4-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Benzenecarboxylate
CAS No.	320417-31-0
Molecular Formula	C15H10F3NO5
Molecular Weight	341.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-nitro-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-nitro-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-, methyl ester; 4-(3-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)-3-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyloxy)-3-nitrobenzoate; 320417-31-0; Methyl 3-nitro-4-(3-trifluoromethylphenoxy)benzoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-Nitro-4-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Benzenecarboxylate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.